Anthony Simpkins is a local and international folk hero, not for the music he makes, but rather the music he celebrates. For 7 years, he’s been running Gems on VHS, a youtube channel dedicated to bringing you high-quality video content featuring obscure talent. 

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Danika Holmes has a success story for the ages. After watching her life fall apart, she decided to reinvent her future and make music a big big part of it. Over the past several years, she and her husband Jeb have built an undeniable career as traveling musicians. In this episode, we talk about finding opportunity in the face of tragedy, why animals are so cool, and the virtues of being a morning person.

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Steve Everett has a contagious positive energy and a deep-rooted independent nature. I love how he starts this interview off with a story of personal triumph and perseverance, then goes on to extol the virtues of building a community of fans and focusing on them. Balancing business and personal endeavors can be a major challenge, but Steve does it with a natural ease. 

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Steve Everett has a contagious positive energy and a deep-rooted independent nature. I love how he starts this interview off with a story of personal triumph and perseverance, then goes on to extol the virtues of building a community of fans and focusing on them. Balancing business and personal endeavors can be a major challenge, but Steve does it with a natural ease. 

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If you want to be inspired and challenged to be your best, surround yourself with people like Mike McKee. While many musicians might rest on their laurels once their music provides a living wage, Mike has decided to start at least two new businesses while also touring the country. 

Mike is an especially good role model for musicians who love to play, but might not write music or sing. He’s a smart individual who is securing his future in the music industry through unorthodox and creative means. 

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Jenn Grinels is a true force of independent creativity with an amazing tale to tell. Learn the importance of knowing your worth, abandoning your fears, and how to stay out of the daylight when playing. Here's Part Two of our conversation. 

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Jenn Grinels is a true force of independent creativity with an amazing tale to tell. Learn the importance of knowing your worth, abandoning your fears, and how to stay out of the daylight when playing. We had so much to talk about that is interview is a two parter! Part two comes out next week :)

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Wow! What an episode. Amy and I dive deep into her experiences navigating a music career as both an independent artist and a woman. This conversation was both a delight and a learning experience for me. Listen to us talk about how to write songs with your fans, why it's important to continue to develop musical and non-musical skills alike, and how to drink responsibly in your 30s. 

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Oh man, there aren't enough good things to say about this episode's guest, Bradford Loomis. He's an incredible performer with a big voice and an even bigger heart. In this episode, we discuss changing your life to suit your music business, the power of personality, the importance of NOT making music, and why house concerts are so awesome. I love it!

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